Education

When we think about water conservation we don’t often think about schools, but that's exactly where one charity organization is focusing. Smart Rain for Smart Kids is a program committed to saving water and here in Idaho the Nampa School District has partnered with them to help in that conservation.

This year Idaho native, Kaya Evans, became one of just 32 people in the United States to be named a Rhodes Scholar.

Across the country books are once again being challenged in schools and libraries. Idaho Matters takes a look at who decides what materials are appropriate and why.

In today's world, children have access to technology from an early age. Author Catherine Pearlman joins Idaho Matters to talk about her newest book "First Phone" and how you can help keep your kids safe while online.

One nonprofit is helping refugee students in Idaho navigate college and their careers after graduation.

New Department of Education data out Monday shows that student math and reading scores have suffered over the last few years. Between 2019 and this year, data shows that fourth and eighth grade scores suffered the most in math, but reading scores also took a hit.

The College of Idaho is hosting its first Idaho Policy and Politics Forum, bringing together a wide group of speakers to talk about the problems currently facing Idaho.

Morning Edition host George Prentice sits down with Dr. Marlene Tromp to talk enrollment, Bronco football and what Boise State says about contraception.

Nearly $1 billion in new federal grants is aimed at helping high-need schools support students and their mental health. The grant money can be spent on things like telehealth services, ongoing teacher education, community engagement, supporting culturally-affirming practices and bullying prevention.

The White House is calling the Gem State's abortion policies ”extreme and backwards" after a memo was leaked from the University of Idaho in regards to abortion.